Eurovision Winner Conchita Wurst Reveals HIV Diagnosis

“I will not give anyone the right to frighten me and affect my life in the future”…

Conchita Wurst, the 2014 winner of the Eurovision song contest, has taken Instagram to reveal that she is HIV positive.

Wurst made the decision to speak out after an ex-boyfriend reportedly threatened to go public, with her posting, “I will not give anyone the right to frighten me and influence my life.”

“Coming out is better than being outed by a third party,” the Austrian singer added.

“I have been HIV-positive for many years. This is actually irrelevant to the public, but an ex-boyfriend is threatening to go public with this private information.”

In an English statement, Wurst also shared: “Since I received the diagnosis, I have been in medical treatment, and for many years without interruption I have been below the detection limit, which means I am unable to transmit the virus.

“Until now, I did not want to go public with this information for a number of reasons, only two of which I’ll mention: first and foremost my family, who know everything and have been supporting me since day one,” she continued, according to the Metro.

“I would have gladly spared them the attention connected to the HIV status of their son, grandson and brother. Likewise, my friends have been aware of this for quite some time and are dealing with it with an impartiality, that I would wish everyone concerned.

“Secondly, it is information that, in my opinion, is almost exclusively relevant to those with whom sexual contact would be an option.”

She ended her message by saying, “To my fans: the information about my HIV status may be new to you – my status is not! I’m well, and I’m stronger, more motivated and liberated than ever. Thank you for your support.”